September is National Preparedness Month

9/15/2011

On Thursday, September 15th, just before 3:00 a.m., an earthquake shook many Irvine residents awake. The quake, centered only 4 miles south-southwest of Irvine was “small”, at only a 3.4 magnitude. A week ago a similarly “small”, 4.2 magnitude earthquake, shook Yucaipa just before 8:00 a.m.Although small in magnitude, these recent seismic reminders beg the questions.ARE YOU READY?

A disaster of any size can strike at any time.There are a few basics of preparation that can make the difference between surviving a disaster and becoming a statistic.Emergency personnel will be stretched thin during any major event.You have a responsibility to prepare your home or place of business to be self-sustaining for several days. Have a plan, prepare emergency supplies and learn to shut of utilities before disaster strikes!